Playhouse offers ticket deal to first responders

Wednesday

Mar 6, 2013 at 5:35 PM

From staff reports

To thank first responders for their service, the Flat Rock Playhouse is offering county emergency services personnel free adult tickets to "The Little Prince" for every children's ticket they buy through March 17."The Flat Rock Playhouse has been thinking of a proper way to say our own ‘thank you' to the first responders of Henderson County," said Bill McKibbin, president of the Playhouse's board. He said the Playhouse decided the YouTheatre production of "The Little Prince," which begins at its downtown Hendersonville location Friday, "was a great opportunity to honor the time they spend away from their children and grandchildren in service to our county."YouTheatre tickets are usually $18 for adults, $10 for kids. The Playhouse says for every child's ticket purchased to "The Little Prince," it will admit a Henderson County law enforcement officer, fire and rescue member or Emergency Medical Services worker free.The jobs of emergency service personnel often take valuable time away from families, said Henderson County Sheriff Charlie McDonald, "and many wonderful families accept that burden generously."This generous act on the part of the Flat Rock Playhouse is a thoughtful and meaningful way to honor the sacrifices made by these great citizens," McDonald said. Rocky Hyder, the county's emergency services director, said the ticket deal provides emergency workers a chance to make up for family time lost to the demands of a 24/7 work schedule."This offer is a great opportunity for some quality family time for our first responders," Hyder said. "This is the stuff great memories are made of.""The Little Prince" is a story of a world-weary and disenchanted aviator and a mysterious, regal "little man." During their two weeks together in the desert, the Little Prince tells the aviator about his adventures throughout the galaxy, including his strained relationship with a special flower on his own tiny planet.The YouTheatre cast includes students from all county high schools and a handful of middle and elementary pupils from across the county. Matinee and evening performances will take place from March 8-17 at the Playhouse Downtown on Main Street.For more information, contact the Playhouse box office at 828-693-0731 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.